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One of the most interesting things in LOTF that I find very strange is the fact that no one has died from diseases on the island. The risk is there, and so are the carriers. In fact, Ralph even mentions the fact that the boys don't have clothes on which can be a huge risk because they are not protected from the elements. Even more surprising is that they have a problem with waste management. That part is self explanatory.

I definitely believe that William Golding left this out on purpose. He served in WWII, and was even apart of the Normandy Invasions. Disease would have definitely have been a concern on the battle field. Golding knew this, but he chose to leave this part out. I think that there is one simple reason for this. Dysentery would have been the major killing factor on the island. It is spread through contaminated water. I think that Golding left this out because all of the characters would have probably died if he chose to make disease a factor in their survival.

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  1. Ellie Sh.November 6, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    Matthew, I also find it strange that no one has died from diseases on the island. I also believe that Golding left out the contaminated water part, because there is no way all of the kids would be alive at this point.

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